How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention - Softcover
A Buzzfeed Gift Guide Selection
“Few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe [this] will be one of them.” ― Edward O. Wilson
At the time of its publication, How Language Began received high acclaim for capturing the fascinating history of mankind’s most incredible creation. Deemed a “bombshell” linguist and “instant folk hero” by Tom Wolfe (Harper’s), Daniel L. Everett posits that the near- 7,000 languages that exist today are not only the product of one million years of evolution but also have allowed us to become Earth’s apex predator. Tracing 60,000 generations, Everett debunks long- held theories across a spectrum of disciplines to affi rm the idea that we are not born with an instinct for language. Woven with anecdotes of his nearly forty years of fi eldwork amongst Amazonian hunter- gatherers, this is a “completely enthralling” (Spectator) exploration of our humanity and a landmark study of what makes us human.
“[An] ambitious text. . . . Everett’s amiable tone, and especially his captivating anecdotes . . . , will help the neophyte along.”― New York Times Book Review 20 illustrations; 1 map"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Daniel L. Everett is the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Bentley University. He has published over 100 articles and twelve books on linguistic theory, including The Dark Matter of the Mind: The Culturally Articulated Unconscious. He lives in Waltham, Massachusetts.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLiveright
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1631496263
- ISBN 13 9781631496264
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 14.21
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
How Language Began : The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 35369130-n
Buy New
US$ 14.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781631496264
Buy New
US$ 12.87
Convert currency
Seller Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention by Everett, Daniel L. [Paperback ]
Published by
Liveright
(2019)
ISBN 10: 1631496263
ISBN 13: 9781631496264
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781631496264
Buy New
US$ 17.15
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention Format: Paperback
Published by
WW Norton Publishers
(2019)
ISBN 10: 1631496263
ISBN 13: 9781631496264
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781631496264
Buy New
US$ 13.22
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781631496264
Buy New
US$ 20.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk1631496263xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 21.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-1631496263-new
Buy New
US$ 21.49
Convert currency
Seller Image
How Language Began (Paperback)
Published by
WW Norton & Co
(2019)
ISBN 10: 1631496263
ISBN 13: 9781631496264
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. At the time of its publication, How Language Began received high acclaim for capturing the fascinating history of mankinds most incredible creation. Deemed a bombshell linguist and instant folk hero by Tom Wolfe (Harpers), Daniel L. Everett posits that the near- 7,000 languages that exist today are not only the product of one million years of evolution but also have allowed us to become Earths apex predator. Tracing 60,000 generations, Everett debunks long- held theories across a spectrum of disciplines to affi rm the idea that we are not born with an instinct for language. Woven with anecdotes of his nearly forty years of fi eldwork amongst Amazonian hunter- gatherers, this is a completely enthralling (Spectator) exploration of our humanity and a landmark study of what makes us human. [An] ambitious text. . . . Everetts amiable tone, and especially his captivating anecdotes . . . , will help the neophyte along. New York Times Book Review A Buzzfeed Gift Guide Selection Few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe [this] will be one of them. Edward O. Wilson Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781631496264
Buy New
US$ 21.52
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new1631496263
Buy New
US$ 20.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1631496263
Buy New
US$ 21.97
Convert currency